September 21, 2015Can silk shield Kenyan farmers from climate change?Silk farming offers one solution. Sericulture is better suited to erratic weather because mulberry trees, whose leaves the silkworms eat, are resilient and require little water. And silkworm rearing is a safer investment because it provides a steady monthly income.

August 25, 2015 Food Forests Could Help End Hunger for Nomads in Arid East AfricaIn Samburu County, these forests are planted with 18 species of drought-resistant, fruit-bearing indigenous trees and shrubs, including African oak, the fruits of which are said to be rich in protein and iron, and moringa, known locally as “mother's helper” thanks to its fruit, which helps stimulate milk production in lactating mothers and reduces malnutrition among infants.